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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.68, 568.80 and 350.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.68, 568.80 and 350.68 is: 483.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.68 : 568.80 = 350.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.68/568.80 = 350.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.68x = 568.80 × 350.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.68x = 199,466.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,466.78/412.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.34

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